The Great Acting Blog: “Becoming An Actor Is Largely About Answering Questions”

The Great Acting Blog: “Becoming An Actor Is Largely About Answering Questions”

Do I really want to be an actor, or is it just an idea in my head that will pass in time?

Once that has been answered positively, the new question will be…

Am I a good enough actor to warrant a place?

Then…

Can I make my living by being an actor?

Setting about answering those questions is the journey. Each new step requires overcoming our own fear. It is a fiery test, and everyone gets burned at some stage. The final question then, and the one that will determine how far you travel, is this: will you see your wounds as proud signifiers of your experience, or will you be cowed by the pain?